****Rainbow Bridge****

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.  There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown

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   If you would like to add a memorial for one of your special friends, please contact lisa@dreamcatchersequinerescue to post the story and pictures.

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Vinny

Sept 2007

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April 5, 2008

It is with the heaviest of hearts that I try to put words to the way I am feeling right now.

We lost our little Vinny this morning.  This brave little soul who fought so courageously through many adversities passed in his sleep.  He was peacefully laying upon his bed of hay when Lisa Jo and Josh went to get him up for morning feeding.

Vinny and I had a most amazing day yesterday.  As was his new habit, when I entered the barn and called his name, he would nicker and whinny his welcome me and immedately head to his stall door, cause when "mom" is there, it means walk about and the search for grain and other fun things. Lots of rubbing and scratching, grooming was one of is favorite things.

We spent most of the afternoon together, laying in the sun, munching on hay and a little bit of Junior and just enjoying life. Visiting his friends in the big horse pasture where Flag and the others were getting their daily exercise. Vinny got to check them all out and say hello and they all checked him out...it always amazes me to see how gentle and curious they are about him.  Flag was very protective, putting herself between Vinny and any others who approached, if they got too pushy or rough.  She was his protector through it all.

I convinced Vinny that if we walked a bit farther today, he would find something really neat...green grass.  He had to stop a few times but we eventually made our way to the yard by the house and he got to sample some of the new grass, not too much but a taste.  I told him that he had made it to Springtime and it would be smooth sailing from here on out.  He would be able to get strong during the warm summer months.

He is prancing now, I just know it and I will see him again someday.

Love you Vinny, it's ok now, you're ok now.

I will add more to this when I can organize my thoughts better.  My heart is broken right now, but I don't want ANYONE to EVER forget my Little Vinny.